Indian-origin hotel manager beheaded in front of his wife and son over a minor dispute involving a washing machine

A tragic incident in Dallas: Indian-origin hotel manager Chandra Mouli was brutally killed over a washing machine dispute, in front of his family. Community mourns and supports his grieving loved ones.

Dallas: A heartbreaking incident has come to light in Dallas, a city in the state of Texas in America, in which 50-year-old hotel manager of Indian origin Chandra Mouli "Bob" Nagamalaiya was mercilessly murdered. This attack took place in front of his wife and 18-year-old son, which has shocked the entire Indian community.

Minor dispute turns fatal

This incident took place on Wednesday morning at Downtown Suites Motel, where both the deceased and the accused worked. The incident started with an argument over a faulty washing machine. According to the report, when Nagamalaiya instructed his colleague Yordanis Cobos-Martinez (age 37 years) not to use that machine, things got worse.

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When Nagamalaiah got a third person to translate his words instead of communicating directly, Cobos-Martinez became angry.

Brutal machete attack

CCTV footage showed Cobos-Martinez leaving the scene and returning a little later with a machete. He suddenly attacked Nagamalaiah. Nagamalaiah ran to the motel office, where his wife and son were present, to save his life. But the attacker followed him and brutally killed him in front of his family.

Criminal background of the accused

Police investigations revealed that Cobos-Martinez has been involved in criminal activities in the past. He has been charged with car theft and assault in Houston. This time he has been arrested under capital murder. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life imprisonment or the death penalty.

Remembering “Bob”: A kind-hearted man

The deceased Chandra Mouli Nagamaliah came to the US from Karnataka and was known as "Bob" in the local community. Friends and relatives described him as kind, hardworking, and a family man.

His sudden and tragic death has shocked everyone. Those close to the family said, "This incident was not only traumatic but also came as a shock to the entire community. His wife and son tried their best to save him but could not stop him."

Community support: Fundraiser for funeral and son's education

The Indian community of Dallas stands with the victim's family. A fundraiser has been started, which aims to: help with funeral expenses, meet immediate living needs, and support the son's college education.

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The funeral will be held on Saturday

This incident is not just a murder but a family tragedy that has spread fear, grief, and outrage among the Indian community. It is terrifying to think how a minor dispute turned into horrific violence. There is a demand for strict action against such crimes and protection of the expatriate community.